Halkidiki Caves - Petralona Cave in Halkidiki, Greece is a must-see destination for travelers interested in history and geology. With over 10,000 m2 of space, it is the most significant of Greece's 12,000 caves, boasting one of the most extensive collections of fossils in Europe. One of its most notable discoveries was a human skull dating back approximately 700,000 years, making it one of Europe's earliest human findings. The cave is part of an extensive cavern system in calcareous Mesozoic deposits, home to large quantities of mammalian bones, including horses, cave bears, and lions. Dr. Aris Poulianos found the skull and part of the skeleton of an erect hominid in the cave in 1960. The cave's "Cemetery of Giants" contains 14 different types of animal bones, providing a breathtaking spectacle of geological beauty. Book your visit to Petralona Cave in Halkidiki, Greece, and discover the secrets of our ancient past.

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